"Official" 2017 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Boo to You!

[captaindavidhook]

You can get in line as soon as you have your party wristband.

if I wanted to enter at 3 pm would it matter or most people for the party go in around 4 pm? Also I would like to know do the CMS or security sort of round up people and escort them out? Just wondering

 

[abnihon]

if I wanted to enter at 3 pm would it matter or most people for the party go in around 4 pm? Also I would like to know do the CMS or security sort of round up people and escort them out? Just wondering

They won't let you in before 4 unless you have an AP or separate park ticket (which is a waste)

 

[Doug5984]

I really hope they add the parade to the Dessert Party - I think I would do it if they did so we could go at a more relaxed pace for the parade and fireworks - it seems like our trip last year we missed the fireworks more often than not because we didn't get there early enough to snag a good spot.

 

[ErinsMommy]

They won't let you in before 4 unless you have an AP or separate park ticket (which is a waste)

Curious as to why you say it's a waste? The difference between a 9 day PH vs 8 days was really low -- like $30 for 3 of us. To get into MK an hour or 2 -- or longer for those that want to get in earlier - and avoid the 4 pm rush is totally worth it.

 

[VillainFavs]

They won't let you in before 4 unless you have an AP or separate park ticket (which is a waste)

Or if you have a Park Hopper and are going to a different park earlier in the day like we plan on doing! Even if we weren't planning on hopping to the park, the extra $10 to add a day's ticket onto our multi-day wouldn't be a waste!

 

[AngelDisney]

Or if you have a Park Hopper and are going to a different park earlier in the day like we plan on doing! Even if we weren't planning on hopping to the park, the extra $10 to add a day's ticket onto our multi-day wouldn't be a waste!

I concur! We have parkhopper and we are visiting another park before going to MK for the party.

 

[abnihon]

Curious as to why you say it's a waste? The difference between a 9 day PH vs 8 days was really low -- like $30 for 3 of us. To get into MK an hour or 2 -- or longer for those that want to get in earlier - and avoid the 4 pm rush is totally worth it.

That's true, if you're going on a long trip and are fine with spending a bit more for a couple more hours of park time it's not a waste.
But for people on shorter trips it makes sense to just use their party ticket for entry especially if they're not planning to arrive much before 4 anyway.

This year we have APs so we'll go in early.
But last year we went for a weekend just for the party so buying a 1 day ticket definitely would have been wasteful!

 

[FeralCatRogue]

OK odd question for the veterans.....are their long sleeve t-shirts/etc I the parks in late Sept/Oct?
I am always cold.. we went in Dec many years ago and I was able to get long sleeve's then [not necessarily sweatshirts]. I know there are always a few even in the summer months but wondered if there anyone has ever noticed more options in the fall? oh and sweatpants too!

I bought a cardigan when i was there last and it was quite warm so it is possible that there will be long sleeved items. You may wanna make a thread asking about it to see what people tehre now are seeing.

if I wanted to enter at 3 pm would it matter or most people for the party go in around 4 pm? Also I would like to know do the CMS or security sort of round up people and escort them out? Just wondering

They dont really round up and escort out. I was sick last year and spent the entire party on a bench by the gate and go to watch how they dealt with it. They were more reactive then proactive about it, but they did ask people to leave as it got later and parades were starting, butone guy just ignored them and walked back in.

 

[FeralCatRogue]

In regards to Ursula outfit, I think it be considered disneybounding, If you do the facial makeup though I think that will make it into a costume. I've seen many people in tutu's, they even sell some.

 

[FoxC63]

They won't let you in before 4 unless you have an AP or separate park ticket (which is a waste)

We've been doing this for years and find it of great value. MK isn't all that crowded and we're able to get quite a bit done before leaving and returning for the party.

 

[FoxC63]

Happy Father's Day!​

 

[Cluelyss]

if I wanted to enter at 3 pm would it matter or most people for the party go in around 4 pm? Also I would like to know do the CMS or security sort of round up people and escort them out? Just wondering

For lines that start prior to the official start of the party, CMs will come through the line checking for bands. Anyone without one will be kicked out of the line. I've seen it happen

Once the party starts, CMs will be stationed at the entrance to each land and will ask to see your band as you enter.

If you don't try to enter any lands or ride any rides, I guess it's possible you could slip through the cracks. I've never seen CMs actively patrolling the streets looking for bands except prior to the first parade.

 

[mercydisney]

Will we be able to make FP's If so when?

 

[Tiffany_m15]

For lines that start prior to the official start of the party, CMs will come through the line checking for bands. Anyone without one will be kicked out of the line. I've seen it happen

Once the party starts, CMs will be stationed at the entrance to each land and will ask to see your band as you enter.

If you don't try to enter any lands or ride any rides, I guess it's possible you could slip through the cracks. I've never seen CMs actively patrolling the streets looking for bands except prior to the first parade.

I have a question regarding this. We went to MVMCP last year less than a week before Christmas and it was PACKED. We've never done the Not-So-Scary Party before now and have our trip planned for the Sep 7th party. As a happy coincidence we have to be at WDW about 2 months later for a concert that will put us there on Halloween night. I ended up pulling the trigger on purchasing MNSSHP tickets for Halloween night too...but after last year's Christmas party I was very hesitant considering how busy it was. It made us wonder if people were just staying in the park or reusing wristbands or something. I see that you say that CMs look for the wristbands which is great but is there any protection from people reusing someone else's wristband? Probably sounds crazy I know but almost $250 is a lot to spend to not get anything done that night. I'm wondering if I should just mentally prepare myself for insanity, lol.

ETA: I guess the simple way to ask is Do they have different colored wristbands on different days?

 

[AntJulie]

Do they have different colored wristbands on different days?

I believe they are a different color for each party.

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

Will we be able to make FP's If so when?

You can't after the party starts. I know it's been discussed earlier in the thread, but I'm assuming the latest FP you could do is a little past 6. Someone correct me, I'm not an expert (yet).

 

[LongLiveRafiki]

Will we be able to make FP's If so when?

If you are asking what time during the party you can schedule fast passes for, the first page of this thread recommends 3:30-4:30, 4:30-5:30, and 5:30-6:30. Last year any fast passes that ended past 6:30 were cancelled by Disney.

If you are asking how far in advance fast passes can be scheduled, as long as your party tickets are showing up in MDE, then it would be at the same time you schedule your other fast passes- 60 days before check-in if staying on property and 30 days prior if off property.

Edited to add: If you are going to be using a regular park ticket at any park on the day of the party, note that you are only allowed 3 fast passes per day. It wouldn't be 3 for the regular ticket plus 3 for the party ticket.

 

[CMNJ]

I believe they are a different color for each party.

They definitely use different colors-not sure how many they rotate through but we went to 2 parties in 1 week last year and got different colors.

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

They definitely use different colors-not sure how many they rotate through but we went to 2 parties in 1 week last year and got different colors.

They also probably randomize the color each night instead of a pattern So less chance of someone trying to sneak in.

 

[margot31]

Annual pass holder buying tickets.....I am becoming an AP but my husband won't be. Would he still be able to use one of those tickets since it would be me getting them or would he be a regular ticket?